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Marathon Training & Race Day Guides

Practical advice for runners chasing a PR. No fluff, no filler — just what works.

How Many Gels for a Marathon?
The exact number depends on your goal time, body weight, and how aggressively you're racing. Here's how to calculate it and space them out across 26.2 miles.
Marathon Fueling Plan: The Complete Race Day Nutrition Guide
Carb loading, race morning breakfast, gel timing, hydration targets, and sodium strategy — the full nutrition playbook from 3 days out to the finish line.
Sub 3 Hour Marathon Training Plan: What It Actually Takes
The training structure, weekly mileage, workout types, and the four pillars that separate sub-3 finishers from everyone else.
How Weather Affects Marathon Pace
Temperature, humidity, and the math behind adjusting your race day goal. Includes the temp + dewpoint method and a pace impact table.